retreat facilities

EXPERIENCE THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT

“Leaving behind your hindering homeland your afflictions will gradually diminish;
Undistracted your virtuous conduct will increase;
And thus gaining clarity of mind your understanding of Dharmas will grow;
Dwell in isolation--This is the practice of a Conqueror's Child”
~from the Thirty Seven Practices of A Bodhisattva

Overlooking the magnificent expanse of the San Luis Valley and based high in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains is Choying Dzong, the Yeshe Khorlo Retreat Center in Crestone, Colorado. Choying Dzong, the name given by Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche in 2001, means Fortress of Dharmata. Dharmata is a Sanskrit word that refers to the innate pure nature of all phenomena and the very essence of mind itself. Dzong, or fortress, refers to the vessel or mandala that holds that space and maintains its innate purity for all who enter.

In 1998, when the plans for Choying Dzong were first presented, Gangteng Rinpoche advised his students that, "Although it may be difficult to achieve the permanent rainbow shimmer of Guru Rinpoche's Copper Colored Mountain--Zangdupalri--we should keep this as our vision." Since the construction of Choying Dzong began in 1999, Yeshe Khorlo has provided a retreat setting that reflects the deep spiritual tradition of Bhutan and the authenticity of the Pema Lingpa lineage to Buddhist practitioners from all lineages who have either come for personal retreat or attended one of the regular teaching programs or group retreats offered in the lhakang (temple).

The retreat facilities at Choying Dzong, together with the excellent conditions of the land, offer an ideal environment in which to engage in solitary retreat. We have four cabins; each equipped with a small kitchen, including a two burner propane cook stove and ice chest, shrine and meditation area, wood stove for heat, sleeping area with closet, and outdoor composting toilet. The cabins vary, but are all around 200 sq ft in size. Two of the cabins have electricity for a small fridge and lights. While simple, the cabins are built to accommodate the needs of personal retreat in a pristine environment of awe inspiring beauty and peace.

Basic Cabin
Monthly	$300
Weekly	$130
Daily	$25

Cabin w/ Electricity

Monthly	$350
Weekly	$150
Daily	$30

Personal Retreat Information:
What to bring, directions, etc.

* Yeshe Khorlo Members receive a 20% discount on all personal retreats.

To arrange a retreat please email your preferred dates along with a brief statement of the intention for your retreat to the address below, attention:Retreat Manager. For general inquiries or more information, please call (719) 256-5224 or send an e-mail to info@yeshekhorlo.org.